Heather Yates earned her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from the University of Kansas, and her Master of Health Sciences degree in Physician assistant studies from Duke University. Heather is certified by the National Certification on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Science and learning pulled Heather Yates to medicine more than 30 years ago, and it’s kept her captivated every day since.
“I look forward to learning more all the time. You can see thousands of sore throats, but there may be something a bit different about this particular diagnosis,” she said. “There’s something that you can continually learn from, and that keeps me going.”
Heather was also intrigued by the idea of practicing medicine in a team setting, and the challenge of primary care. But she really enjoys the people she meets along the journey.
“There’s a saying in medicine that if you listen long enough, the patient will tell you what’s wrong. I want to hear from you. Write it down, bring in a list of what’s wrong, your needs, and we’ll get started,” she said. “I’ve learned so much from patients over the years, and it’s an honor to be able to be part of that journey with people.”
I want to be your partner. I look at myself as providing you with information in a way that’s understandable, digestible and then picking out the pieces that are going to work for you. It’s not a one size fits all approach. We can find something that works, and I can help you meet your goal over time. I’m in it for the long haul.
- Heather Yates, PA